Crossword clues for perk up
Wiktionary
vb. To become more lively or enthusiastic or upright.
WordNet
v. gain or regain energy; "I picked up after a nap" [syn: perk, percolate, pick up, gain vigor]
cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate" [syn: stimulate, arouse, brace, energize, energise] [ant: de-energize, de-energize, sedate]
Wikipedia
Perk Up is an album by drummer Shelly Manne recorded in 1967 but not released on the Concord Jazz label until 1976.
Usage examples of "perk up".
Wieczkowski had just bent over to pick up his glove from where he'd dropped it last inning, and when Charlie Flint's bellow floated out to him from the stands you could see those big rabbit ears perk up, and those broad shoulder muscles tense.
As light began to perk up, the agents were reporting that there were a number of spots--especially the deep bunkers of the sand traps-where Robbie would be completely out of sight.
Calling what we do a business gives it sort of a respectability we never thought we had and we all perk up a bit knowing we're a business.